The GoPro HERO camera can handle great depths underwater, but if you should drop it while in the water you might have to dive for it. If you have a super submarine like the one James Cameron has invented that might not be a problem – but for the rest of us a camera headed to the bottom of the ocean is one we likely won’t see again.
But the Bobber can ensure this won’t happen. It is a bright yellow floating handle that makes it easy to spot the camera should it float away, and best of all will float upright much like a buoy in the water. It reportedly offers enough flotation to support the GoPro’s 3D system along with battery pack. At $29.99 it is a solid investment for that pricey GoPro HERO. And fittingly the Bobber is available from GoPole! What’s not to love?
We’ve seen some interesting watercraft of late, including a fold up row boat and now there is the Origami Paddler – a stand up and fold up raft! The idea here is to provide a solid paddle board that is more stable than the inflatable type but is still easy enough to transport. Unlike the FoldBoat we profiled recently, the Origami Paddler won’t exactly fit in a backpack, but it is small enough to fit in most car trunks.
Fold up boats aren’t really that new. The military devised folding bikes for more than 100 years, and these broke fairly small. But the Foldboat takes folding to a new level as it offers a boat that can fit in a backpack and yet be assembled into one-man row boat. So while we’re sure why a hiker might need a boat, now there is boat for those who think they might need to cross a stream or river! 
Some people like to garden, some people might also like a beer garden, but now comes a new type of garden – a Wavegarden. This allows for home-grown waves for surfing right in the backyard. This could be a godsend to those who want to hit the surf but live far from the beach.
It is that time of year when the new water sport crafts are taking to the water, and a new trend seems to be stand up paddle boards. This includes the new Flow 106X SUP line from Pelican, which offers anti-slip, padded deck pad for secure footing, bottom grooves for solid tracking, four carrying handles for when it isn’t in the water, and even elastic bungree cords to allow storage “on deck.”
This week GoPro announced the launch of its new Dive Housing, which features a large flat glass lens that allows for maximum photo and video sharpness underwater and in all resolutions. This new housing, which is compatible with all HD HERO cameras, mounts and accesses is waterproof to 197 feet (60 meters), and can be used for diving, snorkeling or any deep sea adventures.
We’re always on the lookout for new and innovative fitness products, and this week we heard about the Bellyak, which is essentially a hybrid of a kayak and a river body board. This hand-paddled craft can be used to head down a river head first!
Earlier this year at CES we heard about the 
While many may take like fish to a water the truth is that water has a tendency to make it hard to breathe. But the Powerbreather is an advanced breathing system that is designed for both beginners and advanced swimmers, decreasing apprehension while allowing for greater focus in the water. This innovative snorkel works with an air intake valve on the back of the head, which offers a constant flow of fresh air – and allows the wearer to breathe naturally without turning the head. The device, which can be adjusted for almost all sized heads, is designed to keep water out while the air flows in. it probably won’t be allowed in competition, but it can let users swim like fishes the rest of the time.